A hydrocarbon of pentane has two isomeric forms—n-pentane and iso-pentane. The molecular formula of the n-pentane is C5H12. Predict the molecular formula of the iso-pentane.

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jfraser · Answer

there's an important fact that all isomers of the same molecule MUST share. If you know a little of your Latin roots, this is easy. The prefix iso- means "same". The root -mer means "unit". So isomers are molecules made of the same units.

all Isomers of pentane have the same formula....